Question
The four-month-old baby has severe diarrhea, mainly occurring in the afternoon and sometimes immediately after breastfeeding. It has been persistent for five days, and two days of enema therapy have been ineffective. What appropriate measures should be taken?
Answer
Firstly, observe the baby’s current symptoms, which may be caused by colds or indigestion. It is recommended to measure the baby’s body temperature and collect a stool sample for routine examination. If the results are normal, you can give the baby oral probiotics or lactobacillus supplements to regulate the intestines, while also ensuring the baby’s warmth, particularly around the abdomen. If the baby is breastfed, pay attention to breast cleaning before feeding and the mother should avoid spicy and irritating foods.